Palisades State Park 605 Spotlight
Settled in southeastern South Dakota, Palisades State Park is a recreational destination that offers visitors a display of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and geological intrigue. The picturesque park in Garretson spans 435 acres, and is renowned for its Sioux quartzite formations that rise to 50 feet.
Dreckman . “Aside from its beauty, this area also holds a rich history.”
In the 1860s, pioneers settled in the land, built a large flour mill, and the town of Palisades was born.
“Palisades was a thriving town, but when railroad tracks were laid down and crossed paths with the townspeople, they uprooted and moved to what is now Garretson,” explained Dreckman.
“These formations are estimated to be over 1.2 billion years old,” said district park supervisor, Luke
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